6 Writing Tips For a Creative Fall
Creative Fall has officially arrived! As you enjoy autumn’s cool air, picturesque landscapes, and warm pumpkin spice lattes, find ways to embrace your creativity with these fall writing tips and exercises.
Listen to cozy music
At Read Poetry, we love pairing music with poetry collections. Why not apply this inspiration to your own writing practice? This fall, curate a cozy playlist to listen to as you write. These songs will help you remain grounded, allowing your creativity to easily flow. You might even find inspiration for creative word choice, metaphors, or storytelling techniques while you listen.
Write with others
Writing with others is a great way to spark inspiration and support fellow writers. If you have a few writer friends, get together for a fall-themed writing session. Whether you meet at a local park to enjoy nature’s autumnal beauty or gather at a coffee shop to sip fall-flavored lattes, immersing yourself in a seasonal environment is sure to inspire creativity for you all. Receiving feedback from other writers will also help you build community, grow as a writer, and hone your craft.
Read a fall-themed poetry collection
Perhaps the most simple but effective writing tip is to read. This fall, improve your writing by reading a fall-themed poetry collection. Pay attention to literary devices and techniques the poet employs, from themes and imagery to metaphors and structure. As you search for a collection, consider supporting an independent author’s work.
If audiobooks are more your style: check out 5 Poetry Audiobooks to Help you Embrace Autumn.
Craft a fall poem each day
This season, set a goal to write a poem each day, focusing on fall themes and imagery. Maybe you’ll write a poem exploring: a change in your life, an autumn landscape, or fall-themed environmental issues. Ease stress by writing whenever you have free time—perhaps you’ll write in the morning before work or in the evening as the sun sets. You might write outside to enjoy fall’s cool weather or at your indoor writing space. For inspiration as you start writing, check out these fall color prompts.
Incorporate other mediums into your fall poetry
Embrace all your creative passions by incorporating other mediums into your fall poetry. Whether you photograph an autumn forest or draw a red, yellow, or orange leaf to pair with your poetry, adding these artistic elements to your poems can expand your seasonal storytelling. Take this practice a step further by sharing your work on Instagram to appreciate the season with other creatives.
Spend some time writing in the woods
As leaves turn and fall, connect with nature by writing in the woods. Write as you hike through a local forest, noting your observations during your stroll. Or, craft a fall poem while you sit on the forest floor, or by a lake or pond. Add to this calming experience by listening to your cozy playlist or simply by noticing the forest sounds.
We hope this list sparks your creativity this season. Looking for even more fall poetry content? Check out our tips for organizing a fall-themed book club.
